Coastal Engineering Practice Lead

Geosyntec Consultants•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Coastal Engineering Practice Lead preferably in Corpus Christi, Houston or Galveston, TX or in one of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. such as: FL, TX, LA, MS, or AL. Hybrid or remote work may be available the Company's discretion. Our ideal practice leader will help lead, manage, and grow our coastal engineering practice along Texas and the Gulf Coast Region. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience developing complex and innovative coastal engineering solutions. The preferred candidate will assimilate into our Coastal Engineering and Waterfront Development teams nationwide to provide engineering and client support on complex projects. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental or civil engineering, with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
Professional Engineer license. (required)
At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of direct engineering consulting experience working on coastal and waterfront projects or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
Proven leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
Valid U.S. Driver's License and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in coastal engineering or closely related field. (preferred)
Experience in relevant coastal engineering software. (e.g., Waves, Littoral Transport, Sedimentation, etc.). (preferred)
Field work and overnight travel may be .
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be .

Responsibilities

Collaborate and assist growth of Geosyntec’s Waterfront business across Geosyntec, with an emphasis on the Texas Gulf Coast market
Develop business and manage clients and projects in coastal projects including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, environmental restoration and mitigation, etc.
Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, and client satisfaction
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects
Management and mentoring of med and early career staff
Work plan development, data evaluation, and technical report writing on a variety of contaminated sediment, remediation, and waterfront projects
Reviewing and managing written document production
Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.